The Littlest Thrasher

myownequilibrium: awkwardsituationist: 98 year old dobri...

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:44:00 -0700

awkwardsituationist:

98 year old dobri dobrev, a man who lost his hearing in the second world war, walks 10 kilometers from his village in his homemade clothes and leather shoes to the city of sofia, where he spends the day begging for money.

though a well recognized fixture around several of the city’s chruches, known for his prostrations of thanks to all donors, it was only recently discovered that he has donated every penny he has collected — over 40,000 euros — towards the restoration of decaying bulgarian monasteries and churches and the utility bills of orphanages, living entirely off his monthly state pension of 80 euros and the kindness of others.

Wow.

choosechoice: Dove hired a forensic artist to draw how women...

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:42 -0700

choosechoice:

Dove hired a forensic artist to draw how women see themselves versus how others see them - the results are moving.

sea-dwellers: newsflash: members of the female sex can be angry/sad/emotional without being on...

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:01:17 -0700

sea-dwellers:

newsflash:

members of the female sex can be angry/sad/emotional without being on their period

WOW

who knew

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Fri, 17 May 2013 12:01:36 -0700

arctic-mcpenguin: Congratulations to Minnesota for passing...

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:02:03 -0700

arctic-mcpenguin:

Congratulations to Minnesota for passing same-sex marriage in the House and Senate this week. Governor Dayton will sign the law later, and make same-sex marriages legal starting August 1st. Marriage equality for everybody!

courageforourfriends: I can’t stop laughing at her...

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:52 -0700

courageforourfriends:

I can’t stop laughing at her expression.

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Thu, 16 May 2013 20:00:54 -0700

hiddlestonhug: melislostinthestars: the-art-of-fangirling: remember that time Captain America...

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:01:23 -0700

hiddlestonhug:

melislostinthestars:

the-art-of-fangirling:

remember that time Captain America went on a double date with Clara Oswald

then chased down Thorin Oakenshield

for killing Caesar Flickerman

and ended up fighting Elrond and Dobby

who had started everything by killing Filch

The nerd is strong with this post

cognitivedissonance: I just spent way too much time playing Tax...

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:01:38 -0700

cognitivedissonance:

I just spent way too much time playing Tax Evaders. I know, what the hell is Tax Evaders? Here you go:

Incredibly, some of the wealthiest, most powerful corporations pay less than you or I do in taxes. While the rest of us pay our fair share, these corporate Tax Evaders are stealing nearly $100 Billion a year out of our national economy - every year. Meanwhile, drastic cuts to our public services are taking place, threatening social security, health care, education, and much more.

It’s time to stop talking about cuts, and start talking about the corporations who have changed the laws in order to avoid paying their fair share. It’s time to make them pay.

Join us in shining a light on corporate Tax Evaders.

Tax Evaders is a national project involving artists, game designers, researchers, protest groups, grassroots organizations and concerned citizens.

We’d like thank our allies: Citizen Engagement Lab, The Other 98%, US Uncut The Yes Lab, The Overpass Light Brigades, Americans for Tax Fairness, Public Research Interest Group, and Occupy Wall St.

Seriously, if you grew up with an Atari, or ever played old school Space Invaders, you might start screaming at your computer, “GIVE ME MORE CORPORATE OVERLORDS TO SLAY!”

I’m not saying I did, but I might have…

"When obese people are at the size genetically normal for them, their energy balance and requirements..."

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:01:04 -0700

“When obese people are at the size genetically normal for them, their energy balance and requirements per unit of lean body mass are indistinguishable from you or me or any other ‘normal’ weight individual, said Dr. Rudolph L. Leibel, M.D., now at Columbia University, whose laboratory at Rockefeller University, New York, has conducted some of the most detailed, complex metabolic research on energy balance and the biochemistry of fat. “An obese person is metabolically just like a lean person, except they’re bigger,” he said.”

- Sandy Szwarc -How We’ve Come to Believe Overeating Causes Obesity (via hityoutwo)

hemsworthss The Avengers need good press, the Hawkeye edition.

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:47 -0700

hemsworthss

The Avengers need good press, the Hawkeye edition.

aauw: What does race have to do with a woman’s salary? A lot....

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:01:01 -0700

aauw:

What does race have to do with a woman’s salary?

A lot.

April 9th is Equal Pay Day. Join us in the fight for fair pay.

musicachick: Warning, long-ass rant below the jump. Just some stuff that’s been on my mind...

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:01:28 -0700

musicachick:

Warning, long-ass rant below the jump. Just some stuff that’s been on my mind lately.

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I’m a Time Lord. I’m the last of the Time Lords. They’re all...

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:01:27 -0700

I’m a Time Lord. I’m the last of the Time Lords. They’re all gone. I’m the only survivor. I’m left traveling on my own, ‘cause there’s no one else.

Genius, playboy, billionaire, philanthropist, walking human...

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:01:18 -0700

Genius, playboy, billionaire, philanthropist, walking human purse (x)

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Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:42 -0700

Unemployed Black Woman Pretends to be White, Job Offers Suddenly Skyrocket

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:00:39 -0700

November 15, 2012 | Filed under: BizTechNews | Posted by: bowatkin If you don’t believe that racism in the job market is real, then please read this article by Yolanda Spivey. Spivey, who was seeking work in the insurance industry, found that she wasn’t getting any job offers. But as an experiment, she changed her name to Bianca White, to see if employers would respond differently. You’ll be shocked and amazed by her phenomenal story.

Yolanda Spivey Writes:

First, I created an email account and resume for Bianca. I kept the same employment history and educational background on her resume that was listed on my own. But I removed my home phone number, kept my listed cell phone number, and changed my cell phone greeting to say, “You have reached Bianca White. Please leave a message.” Then I created an online Monster.com account, listed Bianca as a White woman on the diversity questionnaire, and activated the account.

That very same day, I received a phone call. The next day, my phone line and Bianca’s email address, were packed with potential employers calling for an interview. I was stunned. More shocking was that some employers, mostly Caucasian-sounding women, were calling Bianca more than once, desperate to get an interview with her. All along, my real Monster.com account was open and active; but, despite having the same background as Bianca, I received no phone calls.

when people ask what I love most about him.

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:01:00 -0700

when people ask what I love most about him.

asktrickstertrolls: pugsies: PLEASE READ. WILL NOT HURT TO AND...

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:01:42 -0700

asktrickstertrolls:

pugsies:

PLEASE READ. WILL NOT HURT TO AND FORWARD.

Kids are putting Drano, tin foil, and a little water in plastic drink bottles
and capping it up - leaving it on lawns, in mail boxes, in gardens, on
driveways etc. just waiting for you to pick it up intending to put it in the
rubbish, but you’ll never make it!!!
If the bottle is picked up, and the bottle is shaken even just a little - in
about 30 seconds or less it builds up enough gas which then explodes with
enough force to remove some your extremities. The liquid that comes out is
boiling hot as well.

Don’t pick up any plastic bottles that may be lying in your yards or in the
gutter, etc.

Pay attention to this. A plastic bottle with a cap. A little Drano. A little
water. A small piece of foil.
Disturb it by moving it; and BOOM!!

No fingers left and other serious effects to your face, eyes, etc.

Please ensure that everyone that may not have email access are also informed
of this.

Snopes confirms.